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UKRI-BBSRC Buildings & Asset Manager
Salary: £54,043 per annum
Hours: Full time
Contract Type: Open Ended
Location: Polaris House, Swindon, Wiltshire
Grade: UKRI Band F
Closing Date: 4th Nov 2024
Role Purpose:
To develop and maintain within the BBSRC estates team, building maintenance and asset management knowledge and expertise to ensure that effective and sustainable maintenance systems and policies are in place at BBSRC Institutes to safeguard UKRI freehold assets and for assets into which BBSRC invests capital into the maintenance, improvement, and renewal of.
Key activities:
* Develop, maintain and update BBSRC's strategic asset management strategies and estate management policies for estates under its supervision.
* Provide advice and guidance to Institute representatives to ensure sites establish and operate their own 5-year horizon strategic asset management strategy and a detailed annually updated 1-year estate investment plan.
* In consultation with BBSRC stakeholders, approve the appropriateness and adequacy of Institute property management policies and maintenance plans annually.
* Keep in regular contact with site estate management teams and undertake visits to provide support, advice, and guidance.
* Select and appoint professional consultants to provide specific services, monitoring performance and approving payments.
* Provide advice, guidance, and recommendations on the support for the Institutes' strategic long-term environmental improvement strategies.
* Conduct regular reviews of the progress of implementation; monitoring expenditure levels and provide verification of site reports.
* Directly manage ad-hoc minor project works connected with the estate's portfolio.
* Support the BBSRC estate business case programme, acting as the project manager.
* Maintain and develop the BBSRC property information databases.
* Provide ad-hoc landlord and tenant advice dealing with leasing matters and Notices.
* Continual professional development and other specific training measures is essential.
Shortlisting
Essential criteria:
* A professional Associate of the Royal Institute of Chartered Surveyors or similar standard property related professional membership.
* Experience of direct management of projects, acting in the role of project manager and/or contract administrator.
* Management of budgets and allocation of expenditure to multiple parties.
* Excellent knowledge of asset management practices and landlord and tenant experience.
* Good knowledge of Office 365 and SharePoint applications and estate property management systems.
* Evidence of the ability to write clear and concise documents with particular emphasis on report writing and production.
Desirable criteria:
* A Property related degree.
* Evidence of regular study in support of Continued Professional Development.
* Experience of working with a mixture of property types.
* Knowledge of the application and management of key performance indicators for property management.
* Experience in the management of budgets and project risks.
* Knowledge of writing specifications and production of tender documentation.
* Knowledge of Mechanical & Electrical systems.
* A willingness to develop and operate IT systems for the control of property estates.
* Experience of working in the public sector and working with multiple clients and organisations from differing sectors.
* Full driving licence.
Interview
* Experience in maintenance works, planned preventative maintenance regimes, quality and durability maintenance, improvements, and small works.
* Good communication and time management skills and the ability to prioritise and deal with difficult situations.
* Negotiating skills with the ability to understand the importance of two-way communication.
* The ability to work closely with colleagues to build strong relationships and support for initiatives.
* The ability to respond positively to change, demonstrating agility and flexibility.
* Represent the estates team in a professional manner.
* To be able to deal with a large number of concurrent tasks and be responsible for planning and prioritising own work area.
* Demonstrable commitment to health and safety and associated legal/code of practice requirements.
* Willingness to travel throughout the UK with occasional overnight stays.
APPLICATIONS
Online applications only for this role. Please submit a CV and covering letter which clearly outlines how you fulfil the criteria specified along with your motivation for the role.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
DEVELOPING TALENT:
We are committed to developing employees in their roles throughout their career. Learning and development plans enable employees to continue their professional development.
BENEFITS:
UKRI can offer the successful candidate:
* Flexible Working
* 30 days annual leave Public Holidays
* Access to Civil Service Pension Scheme
* Various everyday discounts through our dedicated provider
About The Biotechnology and Biological Sciences Research Council (BBSRC)
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How to apply
Online applications only preferred for this role. Please submit a CV and covering letter which clearly outlines how you fulfil the criteria specified along with your motivation for UKRI and the role.
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